HOOPLOG: Jim Jackson http://www.hooplog.com/nba/jim-jackson/index.php NBA basketball news, rumors, insider analysis and more from around the country. Updated hourly by Team RxSN. Copyright 2009 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:30:26 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Justice and Injustice: The Ides of March in the NBA I almost died laughing when I saw the headline of Tim Thomas getting waived.  But, when I saw Bo Outlaw and Jim Jackson receive the same treatment the laugh got caught up in a semi-WHAT!  Granted Bo isn't the prototype anything but (as a personal friend) I admire his tenacity and his integrity.  In college he led his CONFERENCE in blocked shots and as a high schooler he DOMINATED Shaquille.  The odds of him doing either now are very slim (as is he, although he has bulked up since then) but you have to admit he is a hard worker.

Jim Jackson, on the other hand, is the prototype 2-guard.  Strong, athletic, and a tenacious competitor, Jim Jackson has stepped in admirably for every team he has graced.  I'm not swingin' on his jock mind you, when he was at Ohio State he was good but I never expected much more than a mediocre career.  But, after seeing him during his tenure Dallas go crazy and score at will on occasion while playing with Jason Kidd and Jamaal Mashburn (despite the drama) and then with Sacramento SMASH on DIRK and the entire DALLAS MAV squad without so much as a replay on ESPN, and after watching him step in in Houston and play quiet minutes very effectively, and finally in Phenix.  After watching Joe J. go down on his face and crack his mug, Jim Jackson stepped in and hit major 3's and played major "D."  What is the problem?  Why is there so much disdain for this fella in the league?  I questioned that with a friend of mine who had recently tried out for a league team and faced Jimmy.  He was as perplexed as I was.  He described Jim as strong, effective, and an awesome physical specimen who could flat out play. 

Oddly enough, Tim Thomas is none of the things that these two gentlemen are and yet they share his fate.  Jim may get another chance soon I suspect but my friend Bo... unknown.  BO, if you read this brotha, know that the fellas from the WARHAWK luv ya as much as we loved punishing you when you stepped on the floor.



6 comments ]]> http://www.hooplog.com/nba/justice-and-injustice-the-ides-of-march-in-the-nba.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/justice-and-injustice-the-ides-of-march-in-the-nba.php Jason Kidd Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:30:26 -0800 Head On So the popular pickup in leagues across the country last night was surely Luther Head. I must give credit to the guy in my league who snagged him a few hours before last night’s tip off. Good thinking. Head started, played 43 minutes and poured in 28 points, grabbed 7 boards, hit 5 3s, made 9-of-17 from the field, all 5 free throws, and added 3 assists. Quite a game. Still, color me skeptical that Head will be able to keep this up, or even come close. First off, the Rockets just don’t score enough so that anyone but Yao will have consistent value when Tracy McGrady is out. Yao is clearly the team’s first option, and they slow the game down to a crawl to get him involved. Usually there’s one player that manages to have a fantasy-worthy game in addition to Yao (who it should be noted is shooting 36-for-89 – 40% -- with T-Mac out compared to 44-for-76 – 58% with him in there). Maybe it will be David Wesley, maybe Derek Anderson, maybe Head. It’s risky to be counting on any of them. The more intriguing development is that if Head does manage to have a few more games close to this level, Rafer Alston might have a really, really hard time finding those 35 mpg he needs when he comes back. It’s looking worse and worse for Rafer everyday.

Some other recently won starting jobs and thoughts on them…

Jarvis Hayes – It’s well known that we’re Wizards fanatics around here, so it’s quite rare that I’ll miss a minute of any Wizards game. Over the past week this has caused me much frustration. In an effort to shake things up, Eddie Jordan replaced the struggling (putting it quite mildly) Antonio Daniels in the starting lineup with Jarvis Hayes. I’ll say this about Hayes – he is clearly the most improved player on the Wizards this year. He was drafted as a jump shooting specialist, but the thing was, over this first two years he could not shoot. He hit 40% and 39% of his shots in his first two seasons, and also had trouble staying healthy. But something has clicked this year. His jumper has always looked smooth and now it’s actually starting to fall, as Jarvis is connecting on 46% of his shots. His ideal range is out to 20 feet or so, he’s not a great three-point shooter, but he’s taking more than ever this year, and could connect on just over 1 per game if he keeps his starting job. He’s a good rebounder when he wants to, and the Wizards could really use him crashing the boards more, but he’ll never be much of a plus there. And that’s the rub with Jarvis’s fantasy game. He’ll never hit a ton of 3s, get many steals or blocks or score all that much. He got 31 minutes in his first start last night, and if he stays around that number he’ll be a very borderline fantasy play, because he’ll need to shoot a high percentage to have much value. Also, he’s no better than the fourth option on this team. Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler will all get their production. Butler didn’t play as much last night, but it’s hard to see Eddie Jordan leaving him on the bench in favor of Jared Jeffries for too much longer. Hayes is worth a look if you have a roster spot to play with, but it’s hard to see him helping you out too much.

Jim Jackson – It’s hard to imagine anyone picked up JJ after his 0-for-7 stinker last night. Jackson entered the starting lineup with Leandro Barbosa out of action for a couple of weeks, but didn’t take advantage of the opportunity at all. But take a look at the minutes column – in his first game as a starter, JJ saw 35 minutes of action. Only Steve Nash and Shawn Marion, who played 42 minutes each, saw more time on the court. So if Mike D’Antoni was willing to keep JJ out there for 35 when he couldn’t hit a shot to save his life, it will be interesting to see what happens when the shot does start to fall. But that might be wishful thinking. JJ is shooting an almost impossibly bad 27% on the season, which is why he hadn’t seen more than 18 minute since the season opener before last night. Still, he’s a proven vet, and he did connect on 3 or more 3s in 18 games last season. He’s likely completely off most people’s radar right now, but there’s a slight chance he could erupt for a boat load of 3s in the next game or two. He’s worth keeping an eye on at least.

Josh Smith – So he’s making his way back into the starting lineup tonight, mercifully putting Josh Childress on the bench. Young guys coming off a strong second half, never trust ‘em. Wait, so that means Smith too, right? Eh, maybe. Anyway, Smith will move back into the starting lineup, but will that mean a big boost in his value? He played 27 and 28 minutes as a starter in the first two games of the season. Since he moved to the bench his PT has been very inconsistent, but he’s still managed to at least 30 minutes in four of those games. In those four contests that he’s seen at least 30 minutes his numbers are 11.3/5/1.8 with 1.3 steals and – here it is – 3 blocks. OK, the dude has a worse looking jump shot than your sister, as his 34% FG will attest, and every time I see him launch a jumper I cringe. If there is anyone who ¾ of his FGA should be dunks, layups, follows, alley-oops, it’s Smith. The point is, moving into the starting lineup is always a good thing. Even if he doesn’t see much more than the 30 minutes he was often getting off the bench, there is a much better chance he won’t see those killer 15 minute outings. Everything’s obviously up in the air in Atlanta, but Smith still has the potential to slot as the team’s #3 option on offense, behind Joe Johnson and Al Harrington. Smith’s blocks make him and obvious fantasy dream, but he’s a borderline play until he gets his rebounds and FG% back to where they were last year. If he can manage consistent time as a starter, I’d bet on both of those happening. I might still wait a game or two before plugging him back in there, but soon it will be time.

We’ll try to have something up on Friday, but we make no promises. Happy Thanksgiving. ]]> http://www.hooplog.com/nba/head-on.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/head-on.php Joe Johnson Wed, 23 Nov 2005 10:53:10 -0800 Whatsa Matter With … Manu Ginobili?
Don’t say we didn’t warn you. All through his playoff run, all through the offseason, we warned you. A super-hot playoff run doesn’t mean that those stats are going to carry over to the following season. But that said, I don’t think anyone expected a statistical drop like this. His shooting is a disaster (under 30%), and other than a few hot streaks he’s really been almost nonexistent in the Spurs offense.

Still, he’s showing signs of improvement. His 13 boards and three steals last night were encouraging, as were his 37 minutes. But the fact is, the Spurs added some serious depth last year, and that’s only a bad thing for Ginobili. Despite the hot playoff run, I don’t think you can expect him to be much better than he was last year, and maybe some of those 3rd-round picks that were spent on him could have been spent better elsewhere.

Larry Hughes?
Last year, Hughes was the 1A to Gilbert Arenas’ 1 in the Washington offense. He was given free reign a lot of the time in the offensive system, chucking 20-footers and driving the lane with regularity. He also had the ball in his hands plenty, leading to a career-high 4.7 assists. Meanwhile, his defensive abilities meant he was put up against the other team’s best perimeter player, so as the on-the-ball defender he managed to come up with a ton of steals. Oh yeah – and on top of all that, it was a contract year.

Now, he’s a clear second-banana to LeBron James. He is much more of a spot-up shooter on the Cavs, as LeBron and Eric Snow/Damon Jones both control the ball more on offense. He won’t approach the 18 shots per game or 4.7 assists of last year, and in fact maybe he shouldn’t have been picked in the 3rd or 4th rounds either.

Jamal Crawford?
One day, twenty years from now, Jamal Crawford and Darko Milicic will sit down and have a nice meal and reminisce about the time the were stuck in Larry Brown’s doghouse. But until then, Crawford is going to have to fight his own battles in New York. His minutes have gone from 37 in the opener to 24 to 17. His points, from 11 to 4 to 2. He’s clearly the odd man out right now in New York, and its tough to get out of that position when Larry Brown is your coach.

Jamal Crawford might be the highest-drafted player to land on the waiver wires this year without being injured. Brown has no patience for players like Crawford – high-turnover, low-FG% types who needs the ball in his hands. It’s much to soon to actually drop him, but there is no reason he should be in the starting lineup for anyone.

Kurt Thomas?
You know, I could have just as easily picked Jim Jackson for this spot, or even Raja Bell or James Jones, but I’ll stick with Thomas as the biggest disappointment so far. Despite Amare Stoudamire being out of the lineup, Thomas is seeing only about 23 mpg, and even worse, he’s only grabbing 4.3 boards.

So what’s the problem? Well, the problem is, the Suns have found that they can go with an incredibly small lineup and still win. But so far they’ve played only Dallas and Sacramento, two teams who love to run just as much as the Suns, and the Lakers and the Jazz, two teams who, really, aren’t very good. Once the Suns are forced to play a big man in the middle, that man will be Thomas, and hopefully his stats will turn around a little in the coming weeks. ]]> http://www.hooplog.com/nba/whatsa-matter-with-a.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/whatsa-matter-with-a.php Utah Jazz Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:22:19 -0800 Suns seem pretty loose going into Game 5 While Jim Jackson worked on his bank shot — off the ceiling, that is — the best jumpers on the Phoenix Suns were working on another challenge. http://www.hooplog.com/nba/suns-seem-pretty-loose-going-into-game-5.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/suns-seem-pretty-loose-going-into-game-5.php Phoenix Suns Wed, 01 Jun 2005 12:37:57 -0800 McCarty and Jackson happy with Suns Jim Jackson sacrificed $302,500 in salary for this. To also be a part of this, Walter McCarty relinquished an option year that would have guaranteed him a $1,475,000 salary next season. The Suns' midseason acquisitions could not be happier with... http://www.hooplog.com/nba/mccarty-and-jackson-happy-with-suns.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/mccarty-and-jackson-happy-with-suns.php Phoenix Suns Sat, 21 May 2005 17:48:21 -0800 Sunday’s Playoff Games First off, I have to comment on the Heat-Nets game, since it was the only one on “broadcast” TV… that’s right - no cable for me. I might have been tempted to go to a sports/alcohol venue to view the remaining games of the evening, but it’s Sunday, and Sunday is a lazy day… if I hadn’t been going to see Moby last night, I might have gone out to watch the games… since Saturday is party night.

Anyway, the Heat, the Nets. Here’s how it is: I used to like Vince Carter. In his interview with Amhad that they aired at half time he was trying to take back what he said about playing half-assed in Toronto. Now, I’m willing to buy that the media is extremely adept as misconfiguring, reconstruing and otherwise pillaging and razing any comments made by anyone… there is a point at which they must bear some truth. Everyone knows Vince played like Shit (with a capital S) in Toronto. Whether this was truly only because he didn’t have Jason Kidd on his team there can be argued. Whether he was really dogging it, or just having trouble finding assitance on the team can also be argued. But he played like crap, complained until he was traded, and when he left the didn’t seem to struggle any more without him than they did with him. Now all of a sudden he’s playing like the Vince of Olde? I have no sympathy. In fact, watching the game, I was turned so far as to hope that they lose in as few games as possible.

Meanwhile, my former arch nemesis as a Laker, has grown a goatee which I’m sure he hopes is reminiscent of ancient Chinese warriors (who fought with honor and were endowed with great wisdom), and also grown into a spot in my heart where only a lovable giant could fit. It was hard to fit him in there, especially since I also have to squeeze Dwanye Wade and his unflinching work ethic in there too. And, Alonzo Mourning has been my favorite of the first three picks of the draft that yielded three current Heat players. He’s been through a lot, and despite that he pulled a Jim Jackson by not reporting to Toronto, I think he deserves a title. In Mourning, the Heat have pretty much the best backup center you can get. He could probably spell Shaq for an entire game and you’d hardly notice. Not that it’s going to happen, but just so you know that it could.

Next up… Da Bulls! Some crackpot over at nba.com thinks the Wizards are still going to win, despite being down 1-0 in the series. Okay, maybe I’m going a little overboard… I didn’t even see the game, so I don’t know how well they played, but they won. Of coures, if they do manage to win the series (which I picked them to do in my NBA.com playoff game), they’ll play the Heat… and get obliterated. Even if Curry and Deng returned at full strength, I don’t think they could handle the Heat. But I’d be happy to let the Heat with this year if it means Shaq will retire sooner. The Bulls are young and if Skiles can keep the small but growing egos in check, they’re going to a dominant team in short order.

As I’m writing this, the Spurs are leading Denver… only by 5, with 10 minutes left… but it leads me to my last point which is: The Spurs are too much for the Nuggets. I mean, when someone’s reasone for saying that you might beat the Spurs is because you’re “hot” … that just isn’t going to cut it.

And I’m spent.

]]> http://www.hooplog.com/nba/sundayas-playoff-games.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/sundayas-playoff-games.php Chicago Bulls Tue, 26 Apr 2005 11:58:55 -0800 Sunday’s Playoff Games First off, I have to comment on the Heat-Nets game, since it was the only one on “broadcast” TV… that’s right - no cable for me. I might have been tempted to go to a sports/alcohol venue to view the remaining games of the evening, but it’s Sunday, and Sunday is a lazy day… if I hadn’t been going to see Moby last night, I might have gone out to watch the games… since Saturday is party night.

Anyway, the Heat, the Nets. Here’s how it is: I used to like Vince Carter. In his interview with Amhad that they aired at half time he was trying to take back what he said about playing half-assed in Toronto. Now, I’m willing to buy that the media is extremely adept as misconfiguring, reconstruing and otherwise pillaging and razing any comments made by anyone… there is a point at which they must bear some truth. Everyone knows Vince played like Shit (with a capital S) in Toronto. Whether this was truly only because he didn’t have Jason Kidd on his team there can be argued. Whether he was really dogging it, or just having trouble finding assitance on the team can also be argued. But he played like crap, complained until he was traded, and when he left the didn’t seem to struggle any more without him than they did with him. Now all of a sudden he’s playing like the Vince of Olde? I have no sympathy. In fact, watching the game, I was turned so far as to hope that they lose in as few games as possible.

Meanwhile, my former arch nemesis as a Laker, has grown a goatee which I’m sure he hopes is reminiscent of ancient Chinese warriors (who fought with honor and were endowed with great wisdom), and also grown into a spot in my heart where only a lovable giant could fit. It was hard to fit him in there, especially since I also have to squeeze Dwanye Wade and his unflinching work ethic in there too. And, Alonzo Mourning has been my favorite of the first three picks of the draft that yielded three current Heat players. He’s been through a lot, and despite that he pulled a Jim Jackson by not reporting to Toronto, I think he deserves a title. In Mourning, the Heat have pretty much the best backup center you can get. He could probably spell Shaq for an entire game and you’d hardly notice. Not that it’s going to happen, but just so you know that it could.

Next up… Da Bulls! Some crackpot over at nba.com thinks the Wizards are still going to win, despite being down 1-0 in the series. Okay, maybe I’m going a little overboard… I didn’t even see the game, so I don’t know how well they played, but they won. Of coures, if they do manage to win the series (which I picked them to do in my NBA.com playoff game), they’ll play the Heat… and get obliterated. Even if Curry and Deng returned at full strength, I don’t think they could handle the Heat. But I’d be happy to let the Heat with this year if it means Shaq will retire sooner. The Bulls are young and if Skiles can keep the small but growing egos in check, they’re going to a dominant team in short order.

As I’m writing this, the Spurs are leading Denver… only by 5, with 10 minutes left… but it leads me to my last point which is: The Spurs are too much for the Nuggets. I mean, when someone’s reasone for saying that you might beat the Spurs is because you’re “hot” … that just isn’t going to cut it.

And I’m spent.

]]> http://www.hooplog.com/nba/sundayas-playoff-games.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/sundayas-playoff-games.php Chicago Bulls Sun, 24 Apr 2005 21:07:15 -0800 Weekend Preview So the trading deadline is over. Hopefully you’ve made all the little tweaks you needed to make to your roster (or big tweaks), and now it’s time to sit back and relax, and watch some basketball. Right? Pfft! As IF. There’s always plenty to keep your eye on, and this weekend will be no different. Whether it’s certain teams’ rotations like I discussed the other day, or certain players like DM mentioned yesterday, there’s all sorts of fun going on. In fact, there’s so much that we’re gonna pick a game from every day this weekend that you guys should be checking out.

Friday
Indiana at Portland, 10pm EST

Of course, in all the trade talks I’d had over the past few days, Jermaine O’Neal was my one untouchable player. Unfortunately, he was much more touchable on the court (don’t take that the wrong way). He sprained his shoulder on a drive to the basket and could be out for quite a while. So there goes 19.8 FGA per game for the Pacers, meaning Stephen Jackson, Freddie Jones and Reggie Miller will be counted on for more scoring. On the other side of the ball, keep a close eye on Sebastian Telfair, who has the most promise of all of their yougsters, and should get more playing time under new coach Kevin Pritchard. Also watch the minutes slip away for Stoudamire, Van Exel, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, and all the other ‘good’ players on the Blazers. They’re competing with the Raptors for being the worst-run team in the league.

Saturday
Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7pm EST

So things haven’t gone smoothly for Webber so far in Philly. Trust me, this is no surprise. But this could be where things completely fall apart in Philly. His 29.8% field goal shooting aside, the Sixers are already concerned about his ability to play in back-to-back games. After his horrendous night against New Jersey after playing in Milwaukee the night before, you can’t blame them. Saturday, the Sixers head to Atlanta after hosting LeBron and the Cavs the night before. Webber’s ability to a) play in this game, and b) play WELL in this game will have a great effect on his numbers over the rest of the year. Atlanta, meanwhile, looks like they should hand the reigns back to Tyronn Lue after Boris Diaw nearly committed as many fouls (5) as points scored (6) in 32 minutes during Lue’s 1-game suspension.

Sunday
Phoenix at Seattle, 9pm EST
OK, I guess one ‘fun’ game out of three is ok. If there was a run n’ gun in the NBA, this is the game that would feature it. Here’s something to consider, though, while watching. Are Jim Jackson and/or Walter McCarty really going to be able to provide that much help come crunch time in the playoffs? Because last night’s production against posisble Finals opponent Detroit (combined 25 minutes, 1-3 FG, 0-1 3P, 2 reb, 5 assists, 1 TO, 2 pts) does not bode well. ]]> http://www.hooplog.com/nba/weekend-preview.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/weekend-preview.php Toronto Raptors Fri, 04 Mar 2005 16:40:59 -0800 Mid Season: Pacific Division / Phoenix Suns

Team

ve Nash was this good? Well, a lot of people did. He was no slouch when he was playing in Dallas, and it still confuses me that Mark Cuban didn t sign Nash when he became a free agent and indicated he wanted to stay in Dallas. I suppose looking back at it now, the Mavericks are doing well for themselves too.

e played some of the highest-octane offensive basketball anyone has seen in the NBA. They are almost always guaranteed to blow the doors of an arena when they are clicking on all cylinders.

ost feared starting five offensively are still quite undersized, although that doesn t seem to have hurt them all that much. Amare Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, Joe Johnson, Quentin Richardson and Steve Nash all have great speed, strength, skill and shooting accuracy. But as I ve outlined before, this starting line-up is playing a lot of minutes every night and might have issues towards the end of the season and going forward into the playoffs. While the Suns play their starters and blow everyone out, the Spurs are resting Tim Duncan more than ever and still hold the best record in the league.

ch was strengthened a little with the acquisitions of Jim Jackson and Walter McCarty, but if the trend continues, these players won t play enough minutes to get into any rhythm. Good luck sustaining the offence, if any starters go down for any period of time, especially Steve Nash. We saw what happened when Nash missed a few games due to injury. The team fell apart at the seams and had their only real losing streak of the season.

prove how well the Suns have been playing this year, you need not go further than the All-Star game weekend. The Suns were represented well, with entries in the game itself and all the events in the skills competition.

ubt this team has enough gas to take on most of the teams in the west with some success, but I still have to see them prove it over an entire series against the Spurs and even the Supersonics.

trong >Steve Nash
Best Addition: Steve Nash
Rookie To Watch: no rookies
Sparkplug: Amare Stoudemire

]]> http://www.hooplog.com/nba/mid-season-pacific-division-phoenix-suns.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/mid-season-pacific-division-phoenix-suns.php Phoenix Suns Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:35:23 -0800 Jackson to Nets, Nuggets or Heat? While Jim Jackson would not comment on his team preference in The Blade interview, a person close to him said last week he would welcome a move to the Nets, Denver or Miami, though there are at least two other... http://www.hooplog.com/nba/jackson-to-nets-nuggets-or-heat.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/jackson-to-nets-nuggets-or-heat.php New Jersey Nets Mon, 17 Jan 2005 13:38:40 -0800 Kidd wants Jackson in Jersey? If the Nets can convince the Hornets to strike a deal - which could happen soon, according to a source - Jason Kidd and Jim Jackson will be reunited. The Nets have offered part of their $5 million exception and... http://www.hooplog.com/nba/kidd-wants-jackson-in-jersey.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/kidd-wants-jackson-in-jersey.php New Jersey Nets Sat, 15 Jan 2005 14:01:04 -0800 Pick up of the Week: Shane Battier Where did he come from? His minutes are up slightly, but all of sudden he's decided to play some basketball. Over the last 5 games:

13.6 points (+5 over season average), 4.6 REB (-.2), 2.2 AST (+.9), 1.2 STL (+.2), 2 BLK (+1), .8 TO (+.1), 52.4 FG% (+7.3%), 73.7 FT% (-4.7%).

He's at #19 over the past month, and was #4 last week. Of course, he's been playing well enough that he's probably not available in most leagues... but if he is, take a runner at him (especially if you've got someone like Jim Jackson on your team).

He's outplaying James Posey and Mike Miller who've been relegated to filling in at SG while Battier has taken over the SF spot.

Fantasy Impact

He's starting to return to the promise he showed in 2001, but he's never been a consistent fantasy player... Grab him while he's on fire, and drop him once he's burned out for the next little matchstick. That's the way fantasy basketball is played...




]]> http://www.hooplog.com/nba/pick-up-of-the-week-shane-battier.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/pick-up-of-the-week-shane-battier.php Memphis Grizzlies Tue, 11 Jan 2005 13:39:50 -0800 Hornets Jackson still out Jim Jackson the veteran guard/forward has yet to report, disappointed after being traded to the team with the NBA's worst record. He remains suspended -- he has lost $137,500 in salary since the trade -- and his agent, Mark Termini,... http://www.hooplog.com/nba/hornets-jackson-still-out.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/hornets-jackson-still-out.php New Orleans Hornets Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:32:19 -0800 Jim Jackson to Magic? Based on swingman Jimmy Jackson's unhappiness about being traded from the Houston Rockets to the New Orleans Hornets last week, reader Samer Rayan has suggested the Orlando Magic grab him in a trade for DeShawn Stevenson. Not a bad idea,... http://www.hooplog.com/nba/jim-jackson-to-magic.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/jim-jackson-to-magic.php Orlando Magic Sun, 02 Jan 2005 22:33:00 -0800 Jim Jackson, Bostjan Nachbar for David Wesley This is a retarded trade. Trade away our best team captain and Boki, for a past his prime, aging, undersized 2 guard who can no longer do anything but shoot three pointers. Joy of joys! A starter is lost! The new lineup?

PG - David Wesley or Sura/Charlie Ward
SG - Bob Sura or Wesley/Barry
SF - Tmac/Padgett/Bowen
PF - Juwan Howard/Motay/Spoon
C - Yao/Deke

Actually, Dawson has said that Tmac won't play SF. So... until Ward gets back...

PG - Sura/Barrett/Gaines
SG - Tmac/Wesley/Barry
SF - Padgett or Barry or Bowen
PF - Juwan/Motay/Spoon
C - Yao/Deke

Good lord we now have a gaping hole at small foward! And power foward! AHHHH! PLEASE DON'T BE DONE DEALING!!! ]]> http://www.hooplog.com/nba/jim-jackson-bostjan-nachbar-for-david-wesley.php http://www.hooplog.com/nba/jim-jackson-bostjan-nachbar-for-david-wesley.php New Orleans Hornets Mon, 27 Dec 2004 18:53:08 -0800